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LD52 HBX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,332 mi
Last recorded75,332 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 HBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,332 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 74,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 71,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

osr tyre split but not showing cords

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 58,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,552 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,729 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

shallow cracks in edge of tread and sidewall of nearside rear tyre

slight dampness of fluid around suspension pipework offside front bulkhead area

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,887 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper blade split at end

rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

some wear in rear brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,129 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front suspension struts show a light misting of oil

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,702 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 44,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front offside abs and pad warning wires damaged

light misting of oil around offside front strut

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 31,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Sidewall Damage

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LD52 HBX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD52 HBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD52 HBX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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